Based on the initial release of 2010 census data by the U.S. Census Bureau ( www.census.gov), the population of DuPage County in 2010 was 916,924. That represents a population growth of 12,763 (or 1.4%) from the year 2000, when the County had a population of 904,161.
During the 2000-2010 period, the County's minority population experienced substantial growth. This growth can be attributed mainly to a wide variety of jobs and housing opportunities that are found in DuPage County.
2000 and 2010 Race and Ethnicity as Percent of Total DuPage Population
| Group |
2000 |
2010 |
| Non-Hispanic White |
79.0% |
70.5% |
| Hispanic |
9.0% |
13.3% |
| Non-Hispanic Asian |
8.0% |
10.0% |
| Non-Hispanic Black |
3.0% |
4.5% |
Minorities in DuPage County (Based on 2010 Census estimates data).The County's total population in 2008 was 930,528
| Minority |
2010 minority population |
Percent of total 2010 population |
| Hispanic |
121,506 |
13.3% |
| African-American |
41,024 |
4.5% |
| Asian |
91,792 |
10.0% |
The median age of the DuPage County population in 2010 was 38.2 years.11.6% of the population was 65 or older, and 24.8% was younger than 18.
DuPage County ranks first in the State of Illinois in educational attainment.45% of the persons over 25 have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
DuPage County has a land area of approximately 336 square miles.
There are 39 municipalities that are located wholly or partly within the County.
In 2010, DuPage County had a median annual household income of $72,471.
The 2010 median value of owner-occupied housing units was $297,700.The median monthly rent of renter-occupied housing units was $1,025.
In 2009, there were 33,330 business establishments in DuPage County (U.S. Census Bureau).
BP America, Argonne National Lab, United Parcel Service, Northern Illinois Gas, Fermi Lab, Edward Hospital, Navistar International, Central DuPage Hospital, McDonald's Corporation, DuPage County, College of DuPage.
Based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2009 there were 695,603 jobs in DuPage County.
By calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning at 630-407-6700.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) (
http://www.cmap.illinois.gov) is an excellent source for data and projections for the region and its political subdivisions.
Yes, by calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning: 630-407-6700
Yes, by calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning at 630-407-6700. These maps can also include demographic and other location-specific data. (There is a charge for this service.)
By calling the Department of Economic Development and Planning at 630-407-6700.
DuPage County is served by three Metra commuter rail lines, and many Pace bus routes. For more information go to (
www.metra.com and
www.pacebus.com).
